New Year's Day 2020 Celebration!WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2-5pmWHERE: Merchant's House Museum, 29 E. 4th St., East VillageAGES: AllWHAT: Paying social calls on friends and family on New Year’s Day was one of Old New York’s most cherished customs. Guided tours of the house throughout the afternoon, walking tours of the Noho neighborhood, and hot cider and cookies in the cozy 19th-century kitchen.WANT TO GO? $20 adults; $10 children younger than 13. 212-777-1089. merchantshouse.org.

New Year's Eve (Day) Party!WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1-3pmWHERE: Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten IslandAGES: AllWHAT: Welcome 2020 with games, crafts, light refreshments, a balloon-drop finale, and a performance by returning favorite Music with Patrick!WHY WE LOVE IT: A fun way to celebrate as a family, without missing bedtime!WANT TO GO? $8; free for members and children younger than 1. 718-273-2060. sichildrensmuseum.org.

FREE New Year's Eve FireworksWHEN: Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 10:30pm-12:30amWHERE: Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West and Grand Army Plaza, Prospect HeightsAGES: AllWHAT: This free event at Grand Army Plaza includes live entertainment followed by fireworks at the stroke of midnight.WANT TO GO? 718-965-8945. prospectpark.org.

New Year's Day Family BowlWHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 12-6pmWHERE: Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., WilliamsburgAGES: AllWHAT: Bowling begins at 12pm and will be featuring Brooklyn Bowl's brunch menu and kids menu.WANT TO GO? $25 per lane per half hour; $4.95 shoe rental; up to 8 people per lane. 718-963-3369. brooklynbowl.com.

Celebrate New Year's in Queens

FREE Family New Year's Countdown And CelebrationWHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:15am-12pmWHERE: Queens Library–Rochdale Village Branch, 169-09 137 Ave., JamaicaAGES: AllWHAT: Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate 2020. Ring in the new year with a story or two, resolutions, and noisemakers and hats.WHY WE LOVE IT: Ten seconds to noon there will be a countdown and a balloon drop!WANT TO GO? 718-723-4440. queenslibrary.org.

FREE New Year's Eve Party!WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11am-12pmWHERE: Flushing Library, 41-17 Main St., FlushingAGES: 4-10WHAT: Start the celebration by learning about New Year traditions, playing games and dancing, writing New Year's resolutions, and creating sparkly party hats to wear in the photo booth.WANT TO GO? 718-661-1200. queenslibrary.org.

Celebrate New Year's in Nassau

FREE Ring in the New Year! Party Hat and Popper
WHEN: Dec. 28-29, 11am-3pmWHERE: Lakeshore Learning Store, 2079 Hillside Ave., New Hyde ParkAGES: 2-12WHAT: Get ready for the New Year with Lakeshore Learning and make a Party Hat & Popper!WANT TO GO? 516-616-9360. lakeshorelearning.com.

Countdown to 12!WHEN: Monday, Dec. 30, 12-4pmWHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden CityAGES: AllWHAT: Celebrate the arrival of the new year in the tradition of New York’s famous Times Square celebration with a “Roaring 20s” twist. Fun activities, a ball drop (or two) and an extreme dance party will have everyone roaring. (Ball drops take place at noon and 4pm.)WANT TO GO? $14; $13 ages 65 and older; free for members and children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

FREE First Day Hike New Years Day Seal WalksWHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1:30-4pmWHERE: Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pwky., Field 10, WantaghAGES: AllWHAT: Welcome 2020 by taking a stroll along the beach to see winter visitors. Dress for the weather! Registration required.WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295. parks.ny.gov.

Gospel Skate Night: New Year's CelebrationWHEN: Friday, Jan. 3, 9:30pmWHERE: United Skates of America, Inc., 1276 Hicksville Road, SeafordAGES: AllWHAT: A night filled with family, friends, and fellowship every first Friday of the month! Music from “NYC's Blessed Kept Secret,” DJ Tony Tone.WANT TO GO? $12 includes admission, skate rental, and small order of wings; $8 for non-skating adults. 516-795-7454. unitedskates.com.

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New Year's PartyWHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 4:30-5pmWHERE: Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Road, MineolaAGES: 2 and olderWHAT: Miss Vivian will pass out noisemakers, refreshments, and celebrate with a Charlie Brown short film. Registration required.WHY WE LOVE IT: A family-friendly way to ring in the New Year.WANT TO GO? 516-746-8488. mineolalibrary.info.

Countdown to 12!WHEN: Monday, Dec. 30, 12-4pmWHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden CityAGES: AllWHAT: Celebrate the arrival of the new year in the tradition of New York’s famous Times Square celebration with a “roaring 20s” twist.WANT TO GO? $14; $13 ages 65 and older; free for members and children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

New Years @ NoonWHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 9:30-12pmWHERE: Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 75 N. Water St., PoughkeepsieAGES: AllWHAT: Celebrate the biggest party of the year with pop music, dancing, and cool activities.WHY WE LOVE IT: Every hour there will be a special surprise as we count down to noon!WANT TO GO? $14; $10 for members. 845-471-0589. mhcm.org.

First Day HikeWHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1-3:30pmWHERE: Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Sam's Point Area, 400 Sam's Point Road, CragsmoorAGES: AllWHAT: Enjoy this approximately three mile trek through the scenic park preserve. Snowshoes may be rented for this program for a fee of $5 per person. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike.WANT TO GO? $5 snowshoe rental. 845-647-7989. https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=193-26807.0.

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